Now more than ever, as companies examine how best to weather an economy in crisis, we need talented business leaders, and many of these leaders, yet untapped, are women.

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In order to ensure we have the experienced and talented managers we need to oversee these large, complex IT investments and maximize the return on taxpayer dollars at every step in the process, we created a new role for IT program managers with more rigorous requirements.

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In addition, we need a plentiful supply of talented individuals to fill the many jobs, especially teaching, that require scientific skills and knowledge.

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Last week I testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the need to reform our immigration system so that we recruit and retain the most talented entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world.

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The problem is that he is eloquent and talented, and some of what he says clearly provides a service we need.

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